How to pronounce rulebook
Say it like ROOL-buuk. Rulebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOL).
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- ROOL
- buuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rulebook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of rulebook
American and British speakers say rulebook in essentially the same way: /ˈrulˌbʊk/ in the US and /ˈruːlˌbʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOL-buuk.
What does rulebook mean?
- A book containing a set of rules.
Where does rulebook come from?
From rule + book.
Questions about saying rulebook
How do you pronounce rulebook?
Say ROOL-buuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈrulˌbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈruːlˌbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rulebook?
Rulebook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOL). Broken into parts: ROOL · buuk.
Do Americans and Brits say rulebook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrulˌbʊk/ and the British form is /ˈruːlˌbʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.